Key Highlights
- Jammu & Kashmir has declared 17 public/government holidays for 2026, combining national observances with regional festivals.
- Of these, 3 are national holidays observed across every Indian state (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti).
- The remaining dates reflect Jammu & Kashmir's own regional festivals and state-specific observances.
- Companies operating in Jammu & Kashmir should plan leave and attendance policies around this calendar.
List of Jammu & Kashmir Public Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | National Holiday |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri | Religious Holiday |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Holi (Jammu province only) | Religious Holiday |
| Mar 13 | Friday | Jamat-Ul-Vida | Religious Holiday |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr | Religious Holiday |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Vaisakhi | Religious Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Buddha Purnima | Religious Holiday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Zuha | Religious Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Zuha (2nd day) | Religious Holiday |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Ashoora (Muharram) | Religious Holiday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Eid-e-Milad | Religious Holiday |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Shri Krishna Janmashtami | Religious Holiday |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami | Religious Holiday |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Deepavali / Diwali | Religious Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Religious Holiday |
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FAQs for Jammu & Kashmir Holidays 2026
What are the major public holidays in Jammu & Kashmir for 2026?
Jammu & Kashmir observes 17 declared holidays in 2026, including the national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) plus its own regional festivals — see the full table above.
Are public holidays in Jammu & Kashmir the same as the central government's list?
No — while Jammu & Kashmir observes the same core national holidays as every state, it also declares its own additional regional and religious holidays that don't apply elsewhere in India.
Are these dates final?
Dates tied to the Islamic lunar calendar (Eid, Muharram, Milad-un-Nabi) are provisional until confirmed by moon sighting, and state governments can amend their official notification. Always confirm close to the date.
How should HR use this Jammu & Kashmir holiday list?
Load it into your HRMS at the start of the year so it's excluded from leave-balance calculations automatically, and revisit lunar-calendar dates a few weeks before they occur.
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